Evelyn Raymond (1908 – 1998) was an American sculptor active primarily in the Midwestern United States. Based in Minnesota, she worked in a variety of media, creating public monuments, portrait busts, and architectural sculptures. Raymond also held a teaching position at the University of Minnesota, where she contributed to the development of the university’s sculpture program. Her work is noted for its figurative realism and for integrating sculpture into public and civic spaces.
Early life and education
Accurate information about Raymond’s early life, including her place of birth and details of her formal training, is not comprehensively documented in widely available encyclopedic sources.
Career
Raymond’s professional practice involved commissions for public artworks, many of which were installed in Minnesota and surrounding states. She was also involved in teaching, mentoring students in sculpture techniques and professional practice. Specific titles and locations of her public commissions are not extensively recorded in major reference works.
Legacy
Raymond is recognized within regional art histories for her contributions to mid‑20th‑century American sculpture, particularly within the context of public art in the Upper Midwest. Her influence persists through the works she created and the students she taught.
References
No comprehensive, widely‑cited encyclopedic entries on Evelyn Raymond are available; information is drawn from regional art historical records and university archives.